Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Matawan, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Matawan

$2,635/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Matawan is $2,635 per month as of September 2026. This is 39% above the national average rent, or $735 more per month.

$2.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Matawan

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Matawan rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Matawan, NJ

Average rent prices in Matawan have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Matawan, NJ

Rent prices in Matawan vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Matawan is $2,387, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Matawan run $2,360 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,775.

Listings

Studio

$1,675

2%

-

1 bedroom

$2,613

No Change

8%

2 bedroom

$2,900

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,590

1%

18%

4 bedroom

$4,695

30%

85%

Studio

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,613

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,590

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,695

Last 30 days

30%

Last year

85%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Matawan, NJ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Matawan, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Matawan and Freehold Township by all bedroom counts and property types.

Matawan

Median rent price$2,635
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,150
increased by66%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Matawan, NJ is 16% lower than the median rent in Freehold Township, NJ.

Discover rentals in Matawan, NJ

3 Atlantic Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Matawan

1303 Wellington Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Matawan

126 Main St #412 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Matawan

Residential Lease, Matawan, NJ

126 Main St #412, Matawan, NJ 07747

2 beds

2 baths

$2,775

118 Sloan Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Matawan

Residential Lease, Matawan, NJ

118 Sloan Ct, Matawan, NJ 07747

2 beds

2 baths

$2,800

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Frequently asked questions for Matawan, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Matawan rental market.

How much is rent in Matawan?

The average rent in Matawan is $2,635 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Matawan?

Average rent prices in Matawan have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Matawan rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Matawan is 39% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $735 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Matawan?

To comfortably afford rent in Matawan, you'd need to earn approximately $105,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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